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Jose Armas

Age : 23

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/26/2026

Location : North of downtown Albuquerque

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/26/2026, Albuquerque police responded to reports of gunfire near 8th Street NW and Bellamah Avenue NW. Police said officers encountered Jose Armas, 23, who had a firearm. During the encounter, gunfire was exchanged between Armas and officers. Two Albuquerque police officers were struck and injured. Officers opened fire, striking Armas, who died. Family members later disputed the police account and said officers failed to de-escalate the situation. Police released information indicating that Armas had been shot multiple times during the exchange. The shooting remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.koat.com/article/shooting-in-northwest-albuquerque-leaves-one-dead-two-officers-injured/71419239
https://www.koat.com/article/family-of-man-shot-by-albuquerque-police-say-officers-didnt-de-escalate-the-situation/71426415
https://abqraw.com/post/apd-identifies-man-killed-in-wild-police-shootout/